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Dutch-Canadians warn Farmers about nitrogen control measures, government over reach

Rita Smith

Road Warrior News has polled Dutch-Canadian citizens and Farmers about the protests currently underway in Europe and found they are shocked and surprised current events in the Netherlands. Dutch Farmers have used their tractors to blockade highways and the airport, and one photo indicates they even towed away the Prime Minister’s private jet.

As they have since the earliest days of the protests, which have now spread to nations including Italy and Poland, the Dutch Farmers point to the Canadian Freedom Convoy as their inspiration.

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The Uber Files: what do they mean? Do they mean anything at all?

Rita Smith

Today, Monday July 11, 2022, the Taxi/Ridesharing world is abuzz with information and comment on “The Uber Files,” published by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists.

I am reading as fast as I can, and have received phone calls from numerous associates who have various interests in the files. Taxi, Ridesharing, Insurance, Finance, Government Relations, Lobbying, Media – everyone who has watched the Taxi/Uber scenario play out for a decade has an opinion on what the Uber Files mean for business and politics.

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Elvis: it’s worth the money to see it in theatre

Mike Murchison

The movie is fast paced, spanning the life, milestones, stresses, joys and heartbreaks of the most famous entertainer to walk the earth.

The story for the most part was accurate, down to the details of the wardrobe, which was expected, having the technical assistance of many of the people who served with Elvis on this “rocket to eternity.”

The portrayal of Colonel Tom Parker by Tom Hanks is nothing short of brilliant, and it left me with the idea that I had just witnessed, as a fly on the wall would have witnessed, what went down in some very critical periods during the relationship of Parker and Presley.

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Photo: Mike Murchison
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Politicians are standing in the way of affordable energy

Guest Contributor

But we also have any number of other policies and legislation implemented and supported by the federal government to discourage or prevent exploration and development of Canada’s abundant oil and gas resources. These are resources that, if exploited properly, would make energy in Canada more affordable for all. The Trudeau/Singh cabal don’t want them exploited though. They want them locked in the ground. 

The surest way for them to do that is to make it nearly impossible to build pipelines: the lack of new pipeline infrastructure in Canada means we can’t move more oil and gas – either within Canada, to the US, or to our coasts to go abroad.  Existing pipes are full, so producers can’t produce more to put in them. But the market wants more product.

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Trudeau’s plan “to get beyond fossil fuels” is as scary as it sounds: McTeague

Guest Contributor

Transition from what? Transition to what?   

Daring to ask what we are transitioning from prompts a lot of anger, for it dares to question the premise that what we have is bad. Key to just transition thinking is that everything past is a problem. This lends weight to the sense of urgency for transition to something good. And what will good be? Incredibly, the goal is a country – and a planet – where people don’t use fossil fuels.  

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How a scrappy group of truckers brought a G-7 capital to its knees – “Freedom Convoy” excerpt

Guest Contributor

On the eve of the convoy’s arrival in Ottawa, the streets felt more like a party than a protest. Honks, diesel exhaust, and excitement filled the air. Drivers rounded city blocks blaring their horns, blasting music, and shouting “Freedom!” as they passed cheering gaggles on the sidewalks. The early arrivals—truckers who showed up on their own rather than in the several convoys set to descend on Canada’s capital— staked positions on Wellington St. and its immediate side streets. Many of them wouldn’t leave those spots for three weeks. The scene indoors was just as vibrant. People who only knew each other from Facebook and Telegram groups met for the first time and embraced. Hotels that had sat empty for much of the previous two years filled up.

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European Parliament member Christine Anderson sends greetings to Canadian Truckers, Freedom Convoy

Guest Contributor

On July 1st, European Parliament member Christine Anderson published this message:

“Dear Canadian friends and fellow campaigners!

Today is the 1st of July – Canada Day – the national holiday of your beautiful country.

I was very honored when I received an invitation from representatives of your courageous and steadfast freedom movement – the Canadian Freedom Truckers – to this year’s Canada Day to join you all in the celebrations today in Ottawa.

But unfortunately, I was not allowed to enter Canada because my status as a consistent unvaccinated person prevents this.

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A year older – are we any wiser?

Guest Contributor

The propagandists: these are what the average Canadian would call “the media.” Make no mistake, they are all in on the growth of the governmental beast; they directly benefit from it. Consider this: you work, you pay taxes, you pay taxes, you pay taxes. Those hard-earned monies are willfully given to an organization bent on its own survival. In turn, the tax collector distributes your money to propagandists drafting narratives and campaigns designed to bewilder and emotionally charge the taxpayer into believing that both the beast of government and the propagandists are there for your benefit. This scheme is to motivate you to give them more of your hard-earned labour, your emotions, your children, your undivided attention and defense of the overlords. Failure to worship at this altar will eventually be met with scorn and retribution.

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